My Christian Theology

The Truth is in the Details.

MY JOURNEY BACK…

Since my last post in 2021, I have been trying to find my way back—overcome the obstacles, circumstances, and a frame of mind that kept me from refocusing on God’s Word. It wasn’t easy. Mostly, I had to overcome doubts about my approach to Scripture.

When I initially launched MyChristianTheology.net about 13 years ago, my aim was to present studies that would validate all I had been taught in the church. However, through careful study, I discovered that most of those teachings were contrary to what I found in the Bible. I was also disturbed by how often translations seemed to contribute to misunderstandings of Scripture. I encountered many passages that I believe were not accurately translated from the original Greek and Hebrew. Lost in translation are seemingly inconsequential details—often the very details crucial to uncovering deeper truths.

So what began as joy in gaining a deeper understanding of the Bible eventually became a burden. I felt isolated in my beliefs and started to question my approach to Scripture. In my doubt, I even tried to avoid thinking about what I believed. I wondered if I had somehow become a false believer. Why did I believe what I believed? Was the Church Age truly over? Did the Great Tribulation occur during the Apostolic generation? Was the abomination of desolation caused by Israel’s rejection of the Gospel and Christ as Messiah? Do minor translation differences truly matter? Should I believe that God has revealed in Scripture the year of Christ’s return?

Thankfully, I have weathered the storm, and I now feel that my strength has been renewed. I am grateful for the lapse in time. My hiatus served a purpose, and I see it as a blessing. As I review my earlier studies—especially those written long before my last post—I find that I have grown more confident in my beliefs and gained a fresh perspective.

Even though I still feel isolated in my beliefs, my doubts about whether God is leading me into truth have been resolved. I am more confident than ever! I plan to move forward with greater assurance as the Spirit guides me deeper into His Word. I can see now that I needed time to absorb and reassess my beliefs before stepping into this next phase.

I believe we are in the final stage before Christ returns, and I sense that the time has come for all Scripture to be unveiled.  I’m back and I’m ready!

–Thirsty Soul

“Oh God, thou art my God; early will I seek thee: my soul thirsteth for thee, my flesh longeth for thee in a dry and thirsty land, where no water is; to see thy power and thy glory, so as I have seen thee in the sanctuary. ” Psalm 63:1-2